How severe is CVE-2019-25213?

CVE-2019-25213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-25213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25213?

CVE-2019-25213 affects Vasyltech Advanced Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2019-25213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19361.

When was CVE-2019-25213 published?

CVE-2019-25213 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25213

CVE-2019-25213 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vasyltech Advanced Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19361
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vasyltech Advanced Access Manager
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Advanced Access Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read in versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.1 due to insufficient validation on the aam-media parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read any file on the server, including sensitive files such as wp-config.php

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25213?: The Advanced Access Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read in versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.1 due to insufficient validation on the aam-media parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read any file on the server, including sensitive files such as wp-config.php
How severe is CVE-2019-25213?: CVE-2019-25213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-25213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25213?: CVE-2019-25213 affects Vasyltech Advanced Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2019-25213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19361.
When was CVE-2019-25213 published?: CVE-2019-25213 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vasyltech:advanced_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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